Chaitra Navratras: The Chaitra Navratras begin on 1st of the Hindu month Chaitra every year - a fortnight after the Hindu festival Holi - during the spring season. These are also called Jawara Navratras in native terms.

Shaardiya (Kwaar) Navratras: These Navratras begin 1st of Hindu month Kwaar or Aashwin, during the fall season. The famous Hindu festival Dussera follows these Navratras.

Note: The upcoming Shaardiya Navratras will begin Wednesday, September 28, 2011 and continue till Wednesday, October 5, 2011. For more details, please visit our Darshan page.

The Kalashas come in two varieties:

Taiil Jyoti Kalash: These kalashas are kept alive by lighting oil lamps in the name of devotees. The subscription amount for each such Kalash is Rs 351.00 (Rupees Three Hundred Fifty One only.)

Aajivan Taiil Jyoti Kalash: You can also opt for Aajivan (Life-long) Taiil Jyoti Kalash, which will be automatically lit using oil every year twice i.e. in both Navratras by paying a one-time sum of Rs 11000.00 (Rs Eleven thousand only.) Please click here for the list of Donors for Aajivan Taiil Jyoti kalash.

Ghrit Jyoti Kalash: Cottage ghee (edible oil made out of cow-milk) is used to light these lamps. These Kalashas are considered the most sacred form of prayer. The popularity of Ghrit Kalashas is so much that people from all over the world, let alone India - be it Britain, USA or Canada - send subscriptions for these Kalashas. The subscription amount for each of the Kalashas is Rs 701.00 (Rupees Seven Hundred One only.)

Aajivan Ghrit Jyoti Kalash: You can also opt for Aajivan (Life-long) Ghrit Jyoti Kalash, which will be automatically lit using ghee every year twice i.e. in both Navratras by paying a one-time sum of Rs 21000.00 (Rs Twenty-one thousand only.) Please click here for the list of Donors for Aajivan Grit Jyoti kalash.

 
The subscriptions for these Kalashas can be sent at any time before the festival. These can be in form of either:

• Deposit in State Bank of India at any branch in India: A/c No.: 30783069150 A/c Sidh Shakti Peeth Shri Mahamaya Devi Mandir Trust, Ratanpur
• Deposit in Punjab National Bank at any branch in India: A/c No.: 0470000100021609 A/c Sidh Shakti Peeth Shri Mahamaya Devi Mandir Trust, Ratanpur
• Cash deposited at the Trust counter
• Money Order in favour of Sidh Shakti Peeth Shri Mahamaya Devi Mandir Trust and payable at Ratanpur (Chhattisgarh) PIN: 495442
• Cheques/DDs payable in favour of Sidh Shakti Peeth Shri Mahamaya Devi Mandir Trust and payable at Bilaspur (Chhattisgarh) PIN: 495001

Note: Please make sure to mention the following on the back of your cheque/DD or the message area of the Money Order:

• Your complete name and address
• The type of Kalash (Tail or Ghrit)
• The name(s) of the devotees in whose name the Kalashas will be lit

Note: The Trust also carries out the following activities:

• Special Puja: Special Puja can be arranged for a subscription of Rs 501 (Rs Five hundred one only) except Navratras. Please contact our office for more details.
• Lighting Manokaamana Jyoti Kalash at Tulaja Bhawani Mandir, Ratanpur.
• Rathyatra Mahotsav at Shri Jagannath Mandir, Gajakila.

Please contact the Trust office for these donations.

The remittance can be sent to:

Trust Office Address:
Sidh Shakti Peeth Shri Mahamaya Devi Mandir Trust,
Ratanpur (Chhattisgarh)
ZIP/PIN: 495442 India
Mobile: +91 98930 23713
Phones: +91 (7753) 255526 & 255504